After three unsuccessful assaults, the stronghold fell, but not before Alexander had received a serious shoulder wound.
After two unsuccessful assaults on 5 August and 25 September, the siege was lifted.
It also reported an unsuccessful assault on a fourth town, Grimari.
The Union besieged the fort after the unsuccessful assault.
Nevertheless, several unsuccessful assaults were undertaken, at least one of them through the underground tunnels in and around the mosque.
The regiment took part in the unsuccessful two-month long assault on Cartagena.
After three unsuccessful assaults, the stronghold was taken by storm.
After three unsuccessful assaults, the stronghold was finally taken by force, but not before Alexander received a serious shoulder wound.
Nor have newscasts said more than there was unsuccessful assault on patrol.
Grant launched two unsuccessful assaults against the fortifications and then settled in for a siege.